The best screen protectors for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

We live and breathe Android phones, and we want to make sure our phones stay as beautiful as the day they come out of the box. Therefore, screen protectors are something we buy with every phone we use.

Our pick

Most screen protectors don’t cover 100% of the Note 9’s screen because of the curved design. This one does, so your phone is totally protected.

Who should buy this screen protector

If you have a Note 9, this is the screen protector for you. It’s tempered glass, so it will feel just as smooth as the glass on your phone. Its slim enough to fit under cases, so you can protect the rest of your phone as well. It includes an oleophobic coating to keep fingerprints and smudges at bay, and best of all, it covers 100% of the glass.

Other screen protectors stop before the edge of the glass because those screen protectors are completely flat. The downside to that is part of your phone is unprotected, and using your phone doesn’t feel as smooth as it did before. That’s not the case with this screen protector.

Is it a good time to buy this screen protector?

Yes. The Note 9 was released only a few months ago, so there’s no better time to get a screen protector. The price of this two-pack isn’t going to get drastically lower, and it has every feature you would need from a screen protector.

Reasons to buy

Includes an installation kit

Oleophobic coating to prevent smudges

Case friendly

Smooth, smooth glass

Covers 100% of the glass

Reasons not to buy

Steep price

Why you should buy this screen protector

After spending $1000 on a phone, it’s natural not to want to spend a lot on accessories. The price of this screen protector kit is steep, but it’s well worth it. You get two screen protectors, as well as the installation kit.

The main reason this kit is worth the money is how it fits. Cheaper screen protectors leave the curved edges of the Note 9 exposed, meaning they’re still susceptible to cracks and scratches. Almost as bad is the fact that you’re going to feel that little lip when the screen protector starts whenever you interact with something on the edge of your screen.

This screen protector isn’t cheap, but neither is your Note 9.

Every feature you could want in a screen protector is here, which is important given the price. There’s an oleophobic coating to keep the glass free of fingerprints and other grime, the glass is slim enough to fit underneath most cases, and your display will look just as clear as it would if you didn’t have a screen protector installed.

Alternatives to the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen Protector

If you’re reading sensitive material on your phone or just don’t want to spend so much on a screen protector, it’s worth looking at some alternatives.

Best for the privacy conscious

GPEL Privacy Defender Glass Screen Protector

This has everything you could want in a screen protector, with a privacy bonus on top.

The Note line has long been known as a productivity powerhouse — the large screen is great for reading through documents, and the S Pen is perfect for annotating PDFs. But working on that while on the go means there are a lot of chances for people to see what you’re working on. This screen protector has all the standard features — it’s tempered glass, has an oleophobic coating, anti-scratch and anti-shatter — but it has a coating that makes it nearly impossible to see the screen at off angles.

A solid pick

TAURI Tempered Glass Screen Protector

It’s natural to not want to spend too much on a screen protector after dropping so much on your phone.

This has everything you’d want in a screen protector — an oleophobic coating, almost 100% clarity, scratch resistance, and the smooth feel of tempered glass. It will cover all but the edge of the front glass, so you’ll need a good case to be totally protected.

Bottom line

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Tom Westrick is a U.S.-based freelancer. He’s been poking and prodding at Android phones since 2011, and covering various topics for Android Central since 2017. He can often be found with multiple laptops in his backpack and a cup of iced tea in his hand. Follow him on Twitter.

Ara Wagoner is overjoyed to have joined the Android Central team full-time after four years of freelance contributions to the site. Yes, her holster is for a phone not a gun. When she’s not building new Android themes and poking Google Assistant with a stick, you can find her gutting pumpkins to brine and bake pumpkin seeds. If you see her without headphones, RUN.